Mid-Level Commercial & Class Action Litigation & Enforcement Associate

Ropes & Gray LLP; New York; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Ropes & Gray LLP seeks an experienced associate to manage complex litigation matters at a leading firm. The role involves drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs, and overseeing discovery across multiple jurisdictions.

You will participate in mediation and arbitration while developing strong client relationships and mentoring junior associates to foster professional growth within the team.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex litigation matters at a large law firm.
• Skilled in drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Ability to mentor junior associates and build client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Managing complex litigation matters across jurisdictions.
• Drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs for filings.
• Overseeing discovery including document review and production.
• Participating in mediation and arbitration as needed.
• Developing and maintaining client relationships throughout matters.
• Mentoring junior associates on case strategy and work product.

Skills

Litigation management

Drafting pleadings & briefs

Discovery oversight

Mediation/arbitration participation

Client relationship development

Mentoring junior associates

Job description

Overview

• The Litigation & Enforcement practice group advises public corporations, financial services and investment management firms, and private equity clients in complex commercial and class action litigation, corporate governance and shareholder suits, deal-related litigation, breach of contract, and other complex disputes across various state and federal jurisdictions.
• The role involves managing complex litigation matters; drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs; overseeing discovery; participating in mediation and arbitration; developing client relationships; and mentoring junior associates.
• Candidates must currently work at a large law firm.